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200 SXX

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 SXX
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 153,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 152,002 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2015 150,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 147,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 144,242 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 144,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 137,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 137,815 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 137,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,143 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 132,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 124,982 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 124,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 104,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 92,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 70,244 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 81,561 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 200 SX?

Based on 71,759 MOT tests across 8,673 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
3,157
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
8,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,770
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,276
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,953
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,714
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,082
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200 SXX is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan 200 SX fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,770 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 200 SXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 200 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 200 SXX?

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What year was 200 SXX registered?

200 SXX is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 200 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 200 SXX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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